This concise checklist of questions and examples helps writers, producers, editors, publishers, and development executives quickly zero in on key story problems. It reveals what’s missing in any problematic plot. Find what’s wrong and fix …
Film, television and web entertainment news from around the cool.
My film reviews and how the Nine Character Types affects the success or failure of the script.
What’s on TV? How the right Character Types help make a hit or miss.
Making the writing life work for you. Tips and tricks to keep your writing fresh and interesting.
Random thoughts on pop culture and the world at large.
Universal’s deal with AnyClip can make memorable scenes from “E.T.,” “Jaws” and more available by search and embeddable on Facebook or your website.
Six filmmakers who recently came together at the Los Angeles Times to talk about their craft have dramatically different work and directing habits.
The reception for Kathryn Bigelow at the DGA was lovely and the program was heart-felt and was a wonderful tribute to an amazing woman. But I couldn’t help remembering a Women in Hollywood article I had read the week before. It recounts the rather dismal reality in the aftermath to Bigelow’s stunning achievement.
Discussions on casting and performances between Ben Affleck, David Fincher, Lisa Cholodenko, Ethan Coen, Darren Aronofsky and Tom Hooper
For those of you rhyme-ically inclined– Here is a great listing of screen stories about poets or poetry.
Here is an interesting survey of 24 Rom Com cliches and in what movies they appear.
